SEN Teacher

Long Term Futures Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures Ltd is seeking an experienced SEN Teacher to join a welcoming mainstream primary school’s dedicated SEN Hub in North Edgbaston, Birmingham. The role focuses on delivering an individualised curriculum for pupils with autism, significant learning difficulties, and sensory processing challenges.

You will lead a small team of Teaching Assistants, adapt the EQUALS framework, and contribute to safeguarding, assessment, and collaborative planning with families and external

Qualifications

• QTS is essential.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEN in primary or specialist settings.
• Experience supporting ASD, complex learning needs and communication difficulties.
• Ability to differentiate curriculum to meet individual needs.
• Knowledge of pre-formal and semi-formal learning pathways.
• Knowledge of EQUALS curriculum desirable.
• Understanding EHCPs, SEN assessments and personalised targets.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, individualised lessons within the SEN Hub.
• Lead Teaching Assistants and coordinate classroom support.
• Develop personalised learning plans linked to EHCP outcomes.

Skills

SEN teaching experience

Team leadership

Behaviour support

Curriculum differentiation

Education

QTS

Experience in SEN primary or specialist setting

Job description

SEN Teacher

• Location: North Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16
• Salary: Pay to Scale
• Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract: Long-Term, Temp-to-Perm

Long Term Futures are seeking an experienced and dedicated SEN Teacher to join a well-established SEN Hub within a welcoming mainstream primary school in North Edgbaston, Birmingham.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity teaching primary-aged pupils with complex special educational needs, including Autism (ASD), significant learning difficulties, communication needs and sensory processing difficulties.

The successful candidate will be confident delivering a highly individualised curriculum, adapting teaching to pupils' developmental levels and leading a team of Teaching Assistants to provide consistent, structured support.

The school's SEN Hub follows pre-formal and semi-formal learning pathways, incorporating the EQUALS curriculum to support communication, independence, emotional wellbeing and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, individualised lessons within the SEN Hub
• Teach pupils with complex learning, communication and sensory needs
• Deliver learning through pre-formal and semi-formal curriculum pathways
• Adapt the EQUALS curriculum, EYFS and National Curriculum to meet individual needs
• Lead and coordinate Teaching Assistants providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Develop personalised learning plans linked to EHCP outcomes
• Support communication, language development and social interaction
• Use sensory-based, practical and multisensory teaching approaches
• Develop pupils' independence, physical development and essential life skills
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour through consistent routines
• Monitor pupil progress and maintain accurate assessment records
• Work closely with the SENCO, families and external professionals
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment

What the School is Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
• Previous experience teaching pupils with SEN within a primary or specialist setting
• Experience supporting ASD, complex learning needs and communication difficulties
• Confidence planning and delivering a highly differentiated curriculum
• Understanding of pre-formal and semi-formal learning pathways
• Knowledge of the EQUALS curriculum would be highly desirable
• Good understanding of EHCPs, SEN assessment and personalised learning targets
• Experience leading Teaching Assistants and coordinating classroom support
• Knowledge of Makaton, PECS, TEACCH or sensory-based teaching approaches would be beneficial
• Strong classroom management and positive behaviour support skills
• A patient, organised and adaptable approach
• Available to start ASAP

About the School

• Welcoming mainstream primary school in North Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16
• Established SEN Hub offering specialist teaching and individualised support
• Two distinct learning groups following pre-formal and semi-formal pathways
• Uses the EQUALS curriculum alongside EYFS and the National Curriculum
• Strong emphasis on communication, independence, physical development, literacy, maths and emotional wellbeing
• Personalised learning opportunities incorporating sensory experiences and practical activities
• Enrichment opportunities including music, dance, outdoor learning and educational visits
• Dedicated teaching and SEN staff committed to supporting individual pupil progress
• Strong partnerships between staff, families and external professionals
• Part of an established Multi-Academy Trust
• Inclusive and nurturing school community with high expectations for every pupil

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.